Huskies Profile: Ryan Bush

BACKGROUND: Bush redshirted in 2004 and has yet to see game action. He worked his way up the depth chart, though, and backs up center Juan Garcia.

ON THE FIELD: "I pride myself in coming off the ball hard and playing mean," Bush said. Bush said the offensive linemen lack game experience, but he believes the inexperience can be countered. "We have to play as a team. We have to know our own assignments and those of the guy to my right and to my left. We have to be smarter and more game-ready," he said.

OUT & ABOUT: Bush has two large tattoos and takes obvious pride in them. His left inner biceps says "Be Thou My Vision" in script. "I had a little tough time growing up, and this reminds to be grounded in life." He also has "Live for the Moment" tattooed across his chest. Together they cost $825; his father paid for them.